INGREDIENTS

½ cup plus ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 celery stalks, diced

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

5 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 extra minced clove for the pesto

1(14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

½ savoy cabbage, cut into quarters, cored, then thinly sliced crosswise

2¼ cups chicken or vegetable stock

½ cup orzo (or similar pasta)

5 cups baby spinach

1(14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed under cold water

1 lightly packed cup fresh parsley leaves

3 tablespoons pine nuts

Cabbage Soup

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Servings

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Add ½ cup olive oil, plus the celery, carrots, onion, rosemary, 1½ teaspoons of salt and a good grind of pepper to a large casserole pot or saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, until the vegetables have softened and slightly caramelized.

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the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring regularly, until the tomatoes have started to break down.

Step 3

Next add 4 cups of sliced cabbage and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage has softened and is nicely coated in the sauce. Add the stock and 3¼ cups of water, stir to combine, then simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Add the orzo and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

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Step 6

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